My role at CASSY
I am the Executive Director and Chief Cheerleader of our organization.

My CASSY story
I have watched CASSY grow from its start in 2009 to the robust organization it has become now. I have witnessed the transformative support CASSY clinicians can provide to students when they are in familiar school settings. In 2019, I was asked to join CASSY, and I knew this was a unique opportunity to positively impact tens of thousands of Bay Area children, their families, and all of our communities – all while working with the kindest staff who truly want to make a difference.

Fun fact about me
My comfort food is watermelon.

My role at CASSY
I am the Director of Impact, Assessment, and Learning whose focus is towards measuring the success of the organization and making sure our staff are equipped with the tools needed to make a difference in students’ lives.

My CASSY story
I joined CASSY and was provided with the opportunity to mentor therapists to be the best versions of themselves as they themselves grow and support hundreds of students at each of their school sites. Combined with all of our staff, my sphere of influence can now support thousands of students across all of our sites and allows me to work towards our mission of destigmatizing mental health from pre-school through high school. Training to become a therapist is what I credit towards helping me to blossom into the person I had always wanted to become and has allowed me to experience the process of change and growth firsthand. Knowing I can impact others to believe in themselves and to differentiate as they slowly gain a wider perspective and better understanding of themselves keeps me anchored towards working with the youth. Working at CASSY brings me that sense of joy and constantly reminds me of that passion.

Fun fact about me
People often see me in my role as a therapist or manager, and I often get defaulted into being “the tech guy,” but I also have a wide range of hobbies, such as designing and producing stained glass windows, designing board games, and programming video games. I am raising two children that continue to give my life a sense of meaning that people always talked about, but I never understood until having them myself.

My role at CASSY
As the Human Relations Manager, I manage all people-related activities, such as staffing, compensation negotiation, employee records, payroll processing, performance management, and employee relations.

My CASSY story
The CASSY culture is different than any other company I’ve worked for in the past. It is a pleasure to be a part of such a dynamic group of people who show so much support and team alliance. It feels good to work for a company that appreciates and values its employees. The therapists that I have been associated with show so much compassion in the work that they do with the students, and in turn, it makes me feel proud to be a part of this team. I feel such positive energy and enjoy interacting with both my peers and management.

Fun fact about me
During my leisure time, I enjoy music festivals, shopping, wine tasting events, daily walks, hiking, and spending quality time with my family.